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Video gambling hits jackpot
Local risk takers in Monroe County prompted an increase in local video gaming revenue for yet another year, providing revenue for area businesses as well as tax funds which are…
Teen drug trend talk
The Monroe County Coalition for Drug-Free Communities began the new year with something of a deep-dive into youth drug trends courtesy of Columbia School Resource Officer Tyler McWhorter. Most of…
Columbia making time for teachers
A substantial adjustment to the weekly schedule and faculty collaboration opportunities was the central discussion topic for the Columbia School Board this month, though board members also introduced a change…
Haentzler hangs park board hat
A fairly brief meeting of the Waterloo Park District Board amid the quiet winter season featured talk of a newly completed website and some policy changes while also leaving the…
Convicted murderer from Columbia dies
A convicted murderer from Columbia has died, the Illinois Department of Corrections confirmed last week with the Republic-Times. An IDOC official said Jordan C. Kuykendall, 33, most recently an inmate…
Ex-Columbia employee charged with theft
A local woman is facing criminal charges related to her role as a City of Columbia employee. Hollie J. Thornton, 32, of Columbia, is alleged to have taken unauthorized control…
Lafore arrested again
A convicted murderer is in hot water once again. Former Waterloo resident Kodi A. Lafore, 31, of Evansville, is facing several drug possession charges following his arrest last Tuesday in…
MCSD dispatcher chosen for conference
Monroe County Sheriff’s Department dispatcher Jaydian Montroy was selected to attend the 16th annual Illinois Women in Criminal Justice Conference – a highly competitive, statewide event dedicated to advancing women…
Bulman reflects on gold award
Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois congratulated Anna Bulman of Waterloo for becoming a Gold Award Girl Scout, a designation she earned by planning and directing a day camp for Girl…
Supreme Court sides with Bost
U.S. Rep. Mike Bost’s lawsuit challenging Illinois’ election laws can proceed because he is a candidate for office, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Jan. 14. Bost, a Republican from…